Wine Spectator: A firm edge puts this Champagne in focus, framing its vanilla, toast and grapefruit flavors. On the dry side, with a bracing finish, so give it a little time or enjoy with del...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: With a limited production of 435 cases, the 1998 Gemstone Vineyard is the finest Livingston offering I have tasted in many years. It exhibits a dense ruby/purple color as well...

About this Wine: René Barbier creates his intensely concentrated wine from a blend of 40% Garnacha (from 80 year old vines), 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah and 5% Pinot Noir, Mourvedre and ...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Saturated ruby. Restrained, somewhat oaky aromas of blueberry, blackberry and dark chocolate; in need of a racking. Juicy, high-pitched and floral, with compellingly sweet fla...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: ...Explosive, vibrant aromas of crystallized black raspberry, redcurrant and pungent minerals, plus a floral nuance. Thick, deep and powerfully fruity; given precision and ver...

Wine Spectator: Reserved aromatically, but the wonderful balance is evident...mineral, wet earth, delicate plum, mocha, coffee and blackberry character and subtle, ripe tannins. The wet earth...

About this Wine: "A bold, ripe, rich and polished Cabernet from an exciting Oakville producer, with layers of earthy currant, spice, mineral, plum and toasty, spicy oak. A wonderfully deliciou...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The blockbuster 1998 Shiraz The Armagh exhibits a murky plum/garnet/purple color in addition to a big, sweet nose of black fr...

Wine Spectator: Very well done. Gorgeous aromas of raspberry, cherry and flowers. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a long, caressing finish...

Wine Spectator: Grows on you. Rich and earthy, with complex herb, currant, sage and cedary oak notes, all folding together nicely and finishing in a concentrated aftertaste...

Wine Spectator: A towering Barossa Shiraz. Distinctively spicy, brimming with prune, pepper and leather aromas and flavors on a rich, supple frame. Resonates beautifully on the finish, and wi...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: ...Superripe aromas of crystallized red berries, cassis, graphite and grilled nuts. Lush, sweet and minerally; already displays compelling inner-mouth complexity and superb de...

Wine Spectator: Ultrarich and chocolaty, with layers of cedar, plum, currant and black cherry, revealing uncommon depth and tiers of flavor as it picks up coffee, toffee and anise. Finishes w...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Deep ruby-red. Complex, perfumed aromas of black cherry, raspberry, flowers and spices. Thick and confectionery in the mouth, with just enough acidity to keep it fresh. Impres...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: ...tight aromatics offering up scents of blueberries, minerals, cassis, and subtle toast. It is medium to full-bodied and elegant, with sweet tannin as well as a tightly-knit,...

About this Wine: "Fonseca vintage ports are renowned for their great fruit richness and voluptuousness, and, while powerful and mouthfilling, for their breed and balance. In the context of ea...

Wine Spectator: A big, rich, dense and distinctive California red that adds some earthy, leathery dimensions to its appealing core of currant and plummy, minerally Cabernet fruit flavors. Tig...

Wine Spectator: Deep garnet, with an amber edge. Fabulous aromas of wild mushroom, fresh flowers and plum. Very aromatic. Full-bodied, with a marvelously silky mouthfeel and a long, flavorful...

Wine Spectator: Dark ruby, with a garnet edge. Aromas of licorice and black cherry, with hints of dried flowers. Turns to crushed raspberry. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and beautiful ...

Wine Spectator: Super. I love the nose of this young Port, which shows raisin, spice and a little stemminess. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with loads of ripe tannins and a long, long finish...